Newswise — The University Press of Kentucky has released a new autobiography by former president of Keeneland, Ted Bassett, and co-authored by award-winning racing journalist Bill Mooney, called "Keeneland's Ted Bassett: My Life." "Keeneland's Ted Bassett" is the story of James E. "Ted" Bassett III, the man whose name is most frequently linked with the Lexington, Ky., thoroughbred racetrack's extraordinary history and success.
Bassett came to the storied racetrack in 1968, after he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and as director of the Kentucky State Police. As president and chairman of the board of trustees at Keeneland, Bassett became a highly respected figure within the global thoroughbred industry, creating close and professional relationships with state and government officials domestic and abroad, including Queen Elizabeth II, Ronald Reagan and the Maktoum family of Dubai. He retired in 2001 and serves as trustee emeritus.
Written with two-time Eclipse Award winning racing journalist Bill Mooney, "Keeneland's Ted Bassett" is an important portrait of the Sport of Kings for racing aficionados and historians. Documenting the private details that shaped Bassett's public achievements, the autobiography offers a unique insight into the world of horse racing and the shaping of both Keeneland and an entire industry.
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